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Wits University

College & university
@wits__university
The official Instagram account for the University of the Witwatersrand #WitsForGood
  • Education & Career
  • Following 136
  • Followers 90.7K
  • Engagement 2%
  • Avg comments 8

About Wits University

Wits University (@wits__university) is a College & university creator on Instagram, also filed under Education & Career. The account has 90,696 followers and 1,631 published posts. Recent posts average 1,720 likes and 8 comments, an engagement rate of 2%.

With 90.7K followers, Wits University is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Set against 136 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 667 followers per account Wits University follows. Wits University is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Wits University under College & university, with Education & Career as a secondary category.

The Instagram bio for Wits University runs to 11 words. The bio tags #WitsForGood. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Wits University dates from June 2026.

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1,631 Posts

Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Wits University, 4 are videos, 3 are single images and 3 are carousels. No single format accounts for most of them. Wits University has built a substantial archive of 1,631 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 56 followers for each post published. Wits University also keeps 9 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 45 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include witsforgood, bafanabafana, bafana, behind and witsies. The captions tag #witsforgood, #bafanabafana, #bafanapride, #witscomradesrunners and #comrades2026.

Good luck to our Witsies taking on the 2026 Comrades Marathon – the Ultimate Human Race!

Fourteen Wits staff members will be lining up for this year's race, from first-time participants to seasoned Comrades runners. As they take on the 85.777 km journey from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, we wish them strength, endurance and success every step of the way. πŸ’™

πŸ”—Read More on the Wits website.

#WitsForGood #WitsComradesRunners #Comrades2026
All of us. All in. Kaofela!

#BafanaBafana #bafanakaofela #bafanapride πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦πŸ’šπŸ’›βš½
From Wits University to Bafana Bafana: we are behind you all the way. πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

Good luck to the boys in green and gold. πŸ’šπŸ’›βš½

#WitsForGood #BafanaBafana #BafanaPride
Wits University is behind Bafana Bafana.

#worldcup2026 #BafanaBafana
Wits University is behind Bafana Bafana πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦βš½

Wishing the team all the best in the FIFA World Cup. South Africa is behind you! πŸ’šπŸ’›

#WitsForGood #FIFAWorldCup #BafanaBafana
This Youth Month, we are celebrating Wits students who are making their mark in sport, academics and beyond. πŸ’™πŸ›

Giada Prinsloo is one of them.

A Biomedical Engineering student and Wits Netball captain, Giada has continued to excel on the national and international stage. Since making her SPAR Baby Proteas debut in March 2024, she has helped South Africa win the African Qualifiers and the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series, and was part of the team that achieved the country’s best-ever finish at the Netball World Youth Cup, placing fourth in 2025.

Now leading Wits Netball as captain for the 2025/26 season, Giada continues to demonstrate the dedication and commitment required to succeed both on the court and in the classroom.

#WitsForGood #WitsYouth #YouthMonth
πŸ“šβœ¨ #InternationalArchivesWeek2026 | #ArchivesForJustice

This week, Wits University is showcasing archival collections that preserve our history, document struggles for justice, and inspire future generations.

We begin with the George Bizos Collection.

A renowned human rights lawyer, #GeorgeBizos represented anti-apartheid activists in landmark cases including the Rivonia Trial, the Steve Biko Inquest, and the Ahmed Timol Inquest. He also played an important role in shaping South Africa’s democratic Constitution.

His archive preserves the story of a life dedicated to justice, human rights and democracy.

πŸ”— Explore the George Bizos Collection:

#WitsForGood #IAW2026 WitsArchives
πŸ“š Campus is quieter. The libraries are fuller. The grind is real.

Witsies are locked in for exam season. πŸ’™πŸ›οΈ

#WitsForGood #Witsie4Life
Witsies, have a great weekend knowing your University is ranked No. 1 in Africa. πŸ˜ŒπŸ†πŸ’™

Read More on the Wits Website.

#WitsForGood #CWUR2026
The Wits Brian and Dorothy Zylstra Sports Complex Sneak Preview for the Faculty of Health Sciences staff and students

This new facility reinforces the University’s commitment to advancing health, wellness, and exercise medicine, offering meaningful opportunities for teaching, learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration within the Faculty of Health Sciences.

#WitsForGood #witszylstracomplex #HeathForGood

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Wits University's engagement

Wits University's engagement rate on Instagram is 2%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 50 followers. Likes outnumber comments by roughly 215 to 1, with 1,720 likes and 8 comments on an average post, so most reactions are taps rather than replies.

Engagement rate

2%

Avg likes
1.7K
Avg comments
8
Interactions : followers
1 : 50

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Who is Wits University?

Wits University (@wits__university) is a College & university creator on Instagram, also filed under Education & Career. Wits University is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for Wits University runs to 11 words.

How many followers does Wits University have?

Wits University has 90,696 followers on Instagram (90.7K). Set against 136 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 667 followers per account Wits University follows. Wits University has built a substantial archive of 1,631 posts.

What is Wits University's engagement rate?

Wits University's engagement rate on Instagram is 2%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 50 followers. Likes outnumber comments by roughly 215 to 1, with 1,720 likes and 8 comments on an average post, so most reactions are taps rather than replies.

What does Wits University post about on Instagram?

Flinque files Wits University under College & university, with Education & Career as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Wits University, 4 are videos, 3 are single images and 3 are carousels. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Wits University repeatedly use the words witsforgood, bafanabafana, bafana, behind and witsies. Wits University's captions carry hashtags such as #witsforgood, #bafanabafana and #bafanapride. Wits University writes those captions mainly in English. The bio tags #WitsForGood. Wits University keeps 9 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.

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Wits University's contact details are not published on Flinque's public profile. The Instagram bio links to 2 external sites, and a free Flinque account opens those links. The account is registered as an Instagram business account. Brands with a free Flinque account can shortlist Wits University and use Flinque's outreach tools wherever a contact route is on file.

Wits University's own Instagram profile is the one outbound link Flinque publishes for the account, and the 2 bio links open after signing up.

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